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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.65, 480.96 and 190.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.65, 480.96 and 190.25 is: 285.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.65 : 480.96 = 190.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.65/480.96 = 190.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.65x = 480.96 × 190.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.65x = 91,502.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,502.57/320.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.36

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